Knotting Tools

Here are some of the knotting tools that I use on a fairly regular basis. In this video I have gone through my ditty bags and dig out some of the tools that I have. Channel Handle: @KnottingKnots

[@hanzketchup859]

You’re the best ! Thats the neatest weaving tool kit I’ve ever seen , Cheers Mate , I enjoy your Show .

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@charliedurham1954]

If you know how many tools you own,you don"t have enough ! Good video,thanks.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

excellent!!! I made a marlin spike/fid with a knitting needle I'm going to a hobby shop to get some larger wooden knitting needles for fids (the movie was Steve McQueen's early appearence on the Twilight Zone and the zippo lighter challenge,) Looking forward to see your DIY wooden ditty bag

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. You can never have too many fids or spikes 😉 😉 😉

[@acyutanandadas1326]

@@KnottingKnots I looked up several KZbin videos on how to make marlin spikes and most of start with ''get five thousand dollars of power tools in your shed''

[@KnottingKnots]

@@acyutanandadas1326 I find that eBay can sometimes bring up a nice find. Are you looking to buy a nice one for yourself?

[@adamwhiteson6866]

That was great. Thank you. Great that you started with hands! I like to see a strong pair of hands. "Hemostats". Classically used by the surgeon to clamp blood vessels closed. They are also used to tie sutures - there's a knotting application you might demo. Very useful to know how to tie a suture. Thanks again.

[@KnottingKnots]

That video is so old.......... glad to see people still like to see it. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

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[@lynnlard5531]

What you called a "hard eye" is more generally known as a rope thimble, or just thimble. Prevents chaffing, and maintains the structure of a loop.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, this was back in the day when I was first learning all this stuff. Mind you, having said that, I still get a lot wrong!!

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Thanks Johnny, interesting to see the tools you use for knotting. Funny film (FOUR ROOMS ) by Quentin Tarrantino. Tim Roth is a HOOT as well as the many well known actors in the show ( Bruce Willis, Madonna, etc. ). Not to mention a bit of skin to please the male species and raw humor. Check out " Dusk til Dawn ", another Tarrantino film. I started my rope skills as a boy scout and didn't realize how useful it would become till I was introduced to boating and arborist work. I will next view more of your videos. J K

[@KnottingKnots]

Thank you for updating me on the film that I could not remember. I see that for you then knots are a very serious thing to know and also to ensure that you are using them correctly. The most serious thing that could happen to me is that the knot fails on the jig whilst filming!!! ;-) Can be annoying if I have to do a retake! (very dangerous).

[@mattnelson3635]

great video! the movie you talked about with the lighter is "Four Rooms" and that bit is in the fourth room.

[@KnottingKnots]

I remember the quote, but I really don not recall the film, must look it up again. Cheers for popping in and leaving a comment. Are you a knotter?

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad to hear that you are getting into knotting, would love to see your work sometime. When you first learnt the Turks Head, did you cover everything that was able to take one?

[@CatoH-y7f]

Do you have a tool or method for neatly melting the ends of a rope?

[@KnottingKnots]

I mostly use a Turbo Lighter as shown about half way down on this page. I like this for two reasons, 1. it has a very precise pointed flame, 2. It is a good shape to be covered in hitching 😉 😉 😉 igkt-solent.co.uk/decorative-covering-knots/ You can also melt the ends and then flatten with a knife.

[@joeinthebush]

My small fid is a golf tee.. Use what ya got...

[@KnottingKnots]

Totally agree, but.......................... I do love my tools!! 😉 😉 😉

[@jjjvclub]

The locking scissors are called hemostats. Lovely tool bag there!

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for you comment, especially on the Ditty Bag. I must say I do love a ditty bag, but my fingers hate them!!! I now have four of them, one in leather.

[@ihrescue]

@@KnottingKnots By the way - the hemostats are used by surgeons to clamp blood vessels. Very precision.

[@caahacky]

Loved this thanks. Is the Turks Head on your Swedish Fidd glued to keep it in place?

[@KnottingKnots]

Just pulled up really tight!!

[@BenBowen_FTL]

Great video, thanks for sharing your tools! You have quite an impressive collection. I just started pretty recently so I just have a a paltry collection so far made up of a few rigging knives and marlinspikes, and a few needles. Does PJ that you mentioned have a site where he displays his work? He looks like he makes some fantastic tools, I'd love to see if I could get some from him. Also it seems like the blade of your carry knife is Damascus steel, is it? Very nice.

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Ben, thank you so much for commenting, it is much appreciated. The Damascus knife I managed to loose a long time ago, whilst out walking with the dog. I have since replaced it with two knives actually. One is the Lansky World Legal (as I live in the UK, this was one of the requirements), the other is a Myerchin Folder with Marlin Spike. I assume that you are States side, as PJ is also States side. If you want to, friend me on FaceBook and drop me a line, I will then put you in contact with PJ: facebook.com/john.peart.798

[@BenBowen_FTL]

Johnny Debt That's a shame about your knife, I'll reach out to you on FB. Thanks again!

[@sammymoffett6529]

For paracord work, what type / size of lacing needle do you need as I have a 3mm but as I am putting the paracord in the cord starts to fray , any help ?

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Sammy, thanks for your comment. When it comes to a lacing need and Paracord; what I do is, if the lace is a touch too large for the lacing needle, I cut the end at an angle of about 45 degrees. I then seal the end with a flame, I then stick the pointed end into the needle and screw it up that way. If the cord is too small, I melt the end of the cord and flatten the soft molten in to make it bigger. Sometimes this takes a couple of goes as I often miscalculate how much to flatten the molten end. I do it with fingers, but CAUTION it does hurt if not used to it. You can use a flat object to push the molten end to shape.

[@adrianforrester325]

the locking scissors are called hemostats interesting to see what kit you have got stashed in your bags ,net making is what got me interested in this hobby ,have you been knotting a long term ?

[@KnottingKnots]

Many thanks for reminding me what the scissors are called. I actually started in 2010, when I was given an Ashley Book of Knots which at the time I did not really understand. I think the best purchase that I ever made was Des Pawsons Knot Craft igkt-solent.co.uk/des-pawsons-knot-craft-book-review/ Having got this book I was then able to actually produce some decorative ropework. This then gave me a better understanding of ABoK. I also found that actually handling and talking to experienced knotters was also very useful in the early days.

[@adrianforrester325]

thanks for replying ,I am getting the abok for Christmas I have got a few others aswell I might also get the new des pawson one I have also joined a few really good facebook knotting groups they really open your eyes to what can be made from a bit of rope and imagination thanks for taking time to put up your tutorials ,looking forward to the next ones

[@KnottingKnots]

I think you have given me an idea on doing a video on my books. I have got some good ones, but also some that are a waste of money. When you have knotted something, post a photo on the IGKT forum?

[@adrianforrester325]

OK I will give it a try when I manage to do something worthwhile it would be interesting to see what your book collection is like

[@michaelpatrissi2406]

hey, sorry to nit pick... but most of what you're calling fids seem to actually be marlinespikes... great tool roll tho. a few tools I might suggest adding or making... a button looper and I personally would get a rigging knife just because they're really handy. also the sewing awl is handy for sail makers whipping. one last compliment. very professional kit. beautiful tools.

[@thomaswilkinson2995]

Any idea where I could get a sailmakers pricker? I've been looking for a long time but nothing seems to fit the bill!

[@KnottingKnots]

Not sure which country you are in, but there are some excellent tool makers in this blog post: igkt-solent.co.uk/knotting-tools-video/

[@thomaswilkinson2995]

@@KnottingKnots I'm in the UK. Thank you

[@KnottingKnots]

@@thomaswilkinson2995 OK mate, then probably Lasse or Mikko are you nearest option.

[@thomaswilkinson2995]

OK thanks! I will check them out. Do you know if Lasse has a website?

[@KnottingKnots]

@@thomaswilkinson2995 I think if you click on the link on my blog, it goes to an Etsy store. If you have any problems, let me know and I will contact him.

[@dcm727]

Did you ever make a video of the making of your ditty bag?

[@KnottingKnots]

NO!!! Now that was a little rude?? I actually have 4 of the damn things, one in leather. I am proud of them, but every time I look at them I remember the hard work and sore fingers. I also did them many moons ago now, before I got interested in making videos. I really should do one?? I did, however, write about them here: igkt-solent.co.uk/?s=ditty+bag&x=0&y=0 thanks for taking the time to comment. I take it that you are a decorative knotter?

[@dcm727]

Johnny Debt I just starting out, your videos have been very helpful. Thank you, and keep them coming z

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh mate, don't get hooked. Sore fingers and frustration lay in wait!! ....and don't get me started on cordage, finding the right cord is also a bit of a nightmare for me. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

[@dcm727]

Johnny Debt Thanks for the advise, but it's too late. I'm hooked. I'm starting out simple. I've made a few mats which came out pretty well. I made a fender that came out ok, then I made a door mat. It took a very long time and at the end of it all, I tightened it up way too much and now it's misshapen and not very useful for anything. But it was good experience. I don' mind the sore fingers, but you'r spot on about the frustration. But thanks to people like you, I have a great resource to help. Thanks again. Let me know if you'r going to do a ditty bag project.

[@KnottingKnots]

Would love to see your work!! If you want to click on this link goo.gl/photos/tERae6pLZH6TezcD6 and then drag and drop a couple of photos?